Jovita Ortega Aguayo immigrated to the United States in 1915 during the Mexican Revolution.
Title-Alternative
Latinos/Hispanics in Colorado Collection; image no. JA3.
Summary
Studio portrait of Jovita Ortega (later Aguayo). She sits in a chair and holds a doll. She wears a dress with a satin collar and a pleated front, a pearl necklace and a pin. Her hair is pulled back into a braid.
Date
1921
Notes
Content derived from inventory prepared by Dana EchoHawk.; Inked on verso of postcard: "Sra. Matiana M. Fernandez dedíca este en prueba de cariño que le profesa Jovita Ortega. marzo 30-1921 El Paso Tex.; Scanned image from loaned collection.; Title and date from printed label on verso of photographic print.; Digitization sponsored by the Library Services and Technology Act and the Center for Colorado & the West at Auraria Library.; R7001520100
Physical Description
1 photographic print (postcard) ; 14 x 9 cm. (5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
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